Independence Day

We celebrated the fourth by going down to the river and camping. The water has been so high all year I never even knew this bank was here. Just down the river in full view of this spot is a train trussle and a few trains go by throughout the day wich Joey absolutely loves! It's funny to think that this boy was almost impossible to get into the bathtub a year ago and now you cannot get him out or away from the water. Here you can see our dog waiting for a boat to pass by so she can chase the waves.

We also did some fishing and wouldn't you know it, not only did I catch a fish but I caught the only fish. (That one's for the girls team Nan) This is a gar and yes I am completely petrified of this fish. I don't know something about it's razor sharp teeth kind of freaks me out. I am actually standing there begging Jon to hurry up and take the picture so I can get the darn thing out of my hands already! We think that was about a 15 to 20 lbs. fish. Out of the dozen times we've been fishing this is only the 3rd fish I've caught, all the rest have been little tiny nothings. YAY for me!

The 3rd of July

Ft. Stewart celebrated all weekend with a free carnival. Joey hated the rides and I was too hot but it was nice. They also threw a free concert. The two featured arstists were Ashanti, wich we were more than happy to pass up, and Trace Adkins. I couldn't help but wish I had Dylan with me when he started singing "Honkey Tonk Badonkadonk".

Joey had a small amount of fun dancing with the other kids in our group (after he lucked out on some funnel cake). But for the most part he was cranky and tired. The concert didn't start until 8:30 and it just got too late for him.

But no matter how late it got he is just like me and as soon as those fireworks started he was a whole new boy. The excitment on his face every time one went off was wonderful and made the whole day of cranky worthwhile.

(I have no clue what that light is behind me but doesn't it look like a huge fire we're all just ignoring?)

It's a Girl!!

Okay so we don't officially know for a few more weeks, but I have been absolutely positive about this fact since I found out a new little one was busy cooking. Well today just topped it off for me

Jon and I were in the store and as I was dropping off a prescription a cute little old black man comes up and started playing with Joey. At one point he looks at Joey and says "Now what are you going to name your little sister?" Jon, who has been standing a little off to the side enjoying watching the man playing, has now walked over and the man turns to him and says "So what are you planning on naming your daughter?" At this point I have finished handing in my prescription and walk over. Now please know I have heard none of this conversation so all of what is said to me I think Jon has told him. I walk over he takes my hand and once again says, "So what are you going to name your daughter?" Slightly confused but figuring Jon has told him I have my heart set thinking it's a girl I spout off a name that I have really grown fond of the past few weeks. He then takes Jon's hand looks at me and says, "you know twins run in his family?" I still have no idea that Jon and him have not even discussed me being pregnant, although I did think it was weird that this has come up. We both give him an odd look but say yes we knew at this point the man goes to walk away but touches my shoulder and says but not this time. Meaning not twins this time. Which truly has been a question in Jon and my head. Now I want to you all to know that all though I have increased in size considerably I am not big enough for strangers in stores to realize I'm pregnant, and the shirt I was wearing more than covered what does show all the way up. Oh, several times during this conversation the man stated, "I'm just telling you what the holy spirit tells me." What a truly incredible experience this was. Mom and I had just been talking this morning and she had asked me if next Monday (I have an ultra sound) I would find out the sex of the baby. I said no it was too early but it was a girl. There was absolutely no doubt in my mind it was a girl. What a way to have it all confirmed. It is an experience I think Jon and I will always remember.
Oh on a side note we had the wonderful opportunity to hear the babies heart beat today.